GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
3,899 km
2,422 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
3,899 km
2,422 mi / 2,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GOB JNB
Airport Name Robe Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GOB JNB
ICAO Code HAGB FAOR
City Goba Johannesburg
Country Ethiopia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,892 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 7.020000, 40.000000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Goba (GOB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 3,899 kilometers (2,422 miles / 2,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:54 in Goba, it's 14:54 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,334 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits lower than Robe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Goba (GOB) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Robe Airport (GOB) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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